U.S. markets were steady Tuesday morning after President Trump said he had removed Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, an unprecedented move that analysts say could rattle investors. As of 9:45 a.m. EST, the S&P 500 was down 2 points, or 0.1%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones industrial Average gained 2 points. The…
After ending yesterday’s choppy trading session little changed, stocks may move to the upside in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a modestly higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up 0.2 percent. The upward momentum on Wall Street may partly reflect optimism about a potential…
Stocks sank Monday after President Trump announced a fresh salvo of tariffs on more than a dozen countries as he works to rectify what he views as persistent trade imbalances. The S&P 500 as fell 49 points, or 0.8%, to close at 6,230, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 422 points, or 0.9%, to close…
Stocks have moved mostly lower during trading on Monday, giving back ground after moving sharply higher over the past several sessions. The major averages have all moved to the downside, although selling pressure has remained relatively subdued. Currently, the major averages are just off their lows of the session. The Nasdaq is down 143.48 points…
Leading stock market indexes opened in record territory, with investors buoyed by signs of progress on a U.S.-China trade deal. By midday Friday, the S&P 500 was up 43 points, or 0.7%, to 6,184, above its previous all-time closing high in February of 6,144. The index, which also briefly edged above its previous record on…
The S&P 500 is approaching a record high, marking a stunning turnaround from April when stocks nosedived after President Donald Trump unveiled a flurry of tariffs on so-called “Liberation Day.” The S&P 500 has jumped 23% since closing at its 2025 low on April 8. On Thursday, it closed up 9 points, or 0.8%, to…
Expert breaks down Israel-Iran developments Here’s what could happen next between Israel and Iran 03:48 Stocks look set to extend their gains Tuesday, with futures contracts climbing amid investor hopes that Israel and Iran would abide by a ceasefire announced by President Trump. As of 8:51 a.m. EDT, S&P 500 futures were up 42 points,…
News of a U.S. agreement with China to temporarily ease tariffs sent stocks soaring on Monday, with the major indexes rising more than 2% in early trading. The S&P 500 rose 157 points, or 2.8%, to 5,817 as of 10:17 EST, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1,041 points or 2.5% to 42,291. The…
Markets rallied Thursday as investors awaited a trade agreement between the United States and United Kingdom. Mr. Trump is set to announce the deal at 10 a.m. ET from the Oval Office. The S&P 500 rose 14 points, or 0.25%, to 5,645 in early trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 89 points, or…
Consumer confidence plunges amid tariffs How economic uncertainty amid tariffs is impacting consumer confidence 02:03 Stocks sank sharply in morning trade after new government data showed the U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of the year. The S&P 500 dropped 93 points, or 1.7%, to 5,468; the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 604…